Paul Azan

French general and writer (1874–1951)
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Paul Azan

Summary

Paul Azan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on January 22, 1874[3]. He passed away in Lons-le-Saunier[4]. He died on August 14, 1951[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], historian[7], military personnel[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Azan's place of birth was Besançon[2].
  • Paul Azan died in Lons-le-Saunier[4].
  • Paul Azan was born on January 22, 1874[3].
  • Paul Azan died on August 14, 1951[5].
  • Paul Azan held citizenship in France[11].
  • Paul Azan's professions included military officer[6].
  • Paul Azan's professions included historian[7].
  • Paul Azan's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Paul Azan's professions included writer[9].
  • Paul Azan's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].
  • Paul Azan received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[13].
  • Paul Azan received the Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14].
  • Paul Azan received the Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[15].
  • Paul Azan received the Colonial Medal[16].
  • Paul Azan received the Médaille commémorative du Maroc[17].
  • Paul Azan received the Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[18].
  • Paul Azan was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[19].
  • Paul Azan is recorded as male[20].
  • Paul Azan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Paul Azan's military branch is recorded as French Army[22].
  • Paul Azan's Commons category is recorded as Paul Azan[23].
  • Paul Azan's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Paul Azan's archives at is recorded as Defence Historical Service[25].
  • Paul Azan was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Paul Azan's family name is recorded as Azan[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Azan's place of birth was Besançon[2]. He was born on January 22, 1874[3].

Education

Paul Azan's education included a stint at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], historian[7], military personnel[8], and writer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[13], a courage award[28], in France[29], founded in 1915[30]; Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14], a military decoration[31], in France[32], founded in 1921[33]; Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[15], a campaign medal[34], in France[35], founded in 1922[36]; Colonial Medal[16], a campaign medal[37], in France[38], founded in 1893[39]; Médaille commémorative du Maroc[17], a campaign medal[40], in France[41], founded in 1909[42]; and Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1914–1918[18], a campaign medal[43], in France[44], founded in 1920[45].

Death and Burial

Paul Azan died on August 14, 1951[5]. He passed away in Lons-le-Saunier[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Azan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Paul Azan born?

Paul Azan was born in Besançon[2].

Where did Paul Azan die?

Paul Azan died in Lons-le-Saunier[4].

What did Paul Azan do for work?

Paul Azan worked as military officer[6], historian[7], military personnel[8], and writer[9].

Where did Paul Azan go to school?

Paul Azan was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[12].

What awards did Paul Azan receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[13], Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures[14], Médaille Interalliée 1914–1918[15], and Colonial Medal[16].

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  21. [25] . francearchives.fr. francearchives.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank general
    Given name Paul
    Family name Azan
    Country of citizenship France
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